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University Daily Kansan
Page 0040 from reel: L 2626 (1984-01-11 to 1984-07-27)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/138513

Title: Educators Doubt Effect of Competency Testing
Summary: KU School of Education dean and Lawrence educators express skepticism about competency testing requirements for teachers, questioning whether such testing would improve education quality.
Category: campus news
Subjects: education policy; teacher certification; academic standards
Named Entities: Bodin, Sharon [staff reporter]; Wilbur, Ray [math department chairman]; Fambrough, Del [English department chairman]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Crime Figures in Lawrence Rise in 1983
Summary: Lawrence crime statistics show increases in violent crime, simple assault, burglary and auto theft during 1983, with detailed breakdowns of various crime categories.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime statistics; law enforcement; public safety
Named Entities: Lawrence Police Department
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Suit Filed to Stop Vatican Diplomacy
Summary: A Topeka lawyer files a federal lawsuit challenging the Reagan administration's diplomatic relations with the Vatican, arguing separation of church and state.
Category: national news
Subjects: religious freedom; church-state relations; diplomatic relations
Named Entities: Phelps, Fred [lawyer]; Reagan, Ronald [president]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Thirty-Eight Women Welcomed as New Pledges in Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Summary: Kappa Alpha Theta sorority welcomes 38 new pledges during spring rush, with more than 600 women participating in the recruitment process.
Category: campus news
Subjects: Greek life; sorority recruitment; student organizations
Named Entities: Kappa Alpha Theta [sorority]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Talent Auditions for Singers, Dancers, Variety Acts
Summary: Worlds of Fun conducting auditions for singers, dancers and variety acts to appear in their 1984 show program, with multiple audition dates in Lawrence and Kansas City.
Category: announcement
Subjects: entertainment; performance opportunities; student activities
Named Entities: Worlds of Fun [entertainment company]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Jay Bowl—Kansas Union; Kansas Union Information Counter
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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